Week: Thur. December 1st
I’ve decided that all my Picks of The Week for this month will come directly from the mailbag. Simply shoot me an email containing your favorite little gem, then tune in to see if your favorite spot becomes my latest Pick of The Week.
“Have you ever been to Douceur de France in Marietta?” Linda Gerety, ex-chef but forever a foodie, writes in. “They have the most wonderful sandwiches and French pastries.” She adds.
I knew of the place but was totally unaware that a breakfast and lunch service had been added a little more than a year ago. According to chef/owner Luc Beaudet and his wife Danielle, Douceur de France translates to English ‘Sweet of France’, but could also be translated ‘Comfort of France’.
Beaudet is one of the few pastry chefs in our city with the lofty skills and training to properly prepare sophisticated French pastry. His work is similar in deft and artistry to that of Francois Collet of Swiss Alpine Bakery – who is probably most recognized locally for his masterful work at Joli Kobe.
Here at Douceur de France, your hankering for a croque monsieur begins before you enter the door. Patrons are lured in by the pleasant smells of freshly baked and buttery croissants, creamy béchamel and melting cheese.
Inside, good ol’ fashioned American families rub elbows with French transplants. They slurp rich broth from a hearty bowl of Beef Bourguignon. Meanwhile, their offspring are silenced (thankfully) by a dessert-like French Toast that will aid any sweet tooth – one cooked and caramelized crème brûlée-battered slice of brioche – this grown up will never tire of it.
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Luc Beaudet's sophisticated pastries
Type of Cuisine: French Cafe w/ unique Cakes and Pastries
Address/Tel:
367 Glover St, Marietta Tel: 770-425-5050
Recommended Items: Fruit Tarts, Napoleon, Macaron de Paris, French Toast (breakfast), Croissant Monsieur (lunch)
Pricing:
Breakfast: $2.15 - $6.95
Cafe Menu: $2.15 - $7.65
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm
Sat: 8am - 6pm
Sun: Closed
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No visit to Douceur de France is complete without a trip to the pastry window where you’ll find glossy fruit tarts, crumbly strawberry choux crème and holiday yule logs spinning in a nearby display case. For chocolate lovers there is Grand Marnier soaked chocolate cakes, chocolate truffle tarts and carefully constructed black forest.
My only question is why don’t we have more places like this around town?
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